Zao Onsen weather in October (Yamagata, Japan)

Is Zao Onsen a good destination in October, weather-wise? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

October in Zao Onsen generally includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 18°C. But by evening, they drop to around 9°C.

Precipitation

Zao Onsen in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 128 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 19 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 152 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures May generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Zao Onsen climate page with graphs.

 

Zao Onsen, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 64%  

Precipitation 128 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 72% *  

Sunshine 152 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 43% *  

Data from: Sendai, Japan (45 KM, 28 Miles).

Where to go in Japan in October

Find out more about the weather in Japan and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Zao Onsen, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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